Getting that Winter Glow
Here are my top five at-home apothecary must haves for upgrading alive to vibrant during the “dead” of winter. You are such a special being. Nestle in, feed yourself this winter and seed your dreams!
#1 Trace Minerals
Out my window, Mother Nature has blanketed herself in a mineral-rich snow. Winter is a time to hydrate and restore, and trace minerals are nature’s electrolytes. A few drops in your glass will replenish the minerals in your drinking water for happy bones, skin, and body! Eliminates continual thirst, headaches, improves sleep.
#2 Triphala
Woah—the trifecta! Three fruits are combined to create this magical powder that addresses any and all elimination irregularities. It’s for everyone. If winter is the time to nourish our bodies, let’s ensure we have optimal digestion for absorbing all the good around us. Cleanses, nourishes the gut and bodily tissues, supports healthy digestion and absorption.
#3 Chyavanprash
So there’s this vital, juicy essence of your body that Ayurveda calls ojas. Ojas feeds immunity, vigor, ability to give and receive love, sexual drive, and creativity. Ojas is depleted anytime you push yourself past your limit, so pretty much every day for most of us—oops! Ojas is built from sleep, love, and Chwanprash! This potent blend of over 50 herbs and spices is mixed with honey and can be enjoyed on its own, as a tea, or a jam. Rejuvenates mind and body, supports immune system, healthy metabolism, and respiration.
#4 CCF
Coriander, Cumin, Fennel—oh my! CCF tea is balancing for all body types and imbalances. My five-year old snuck a swig from my mug and LOVED it, quickly downing the rest. You can toast these herbs and eat a few with each meal for digestive support (especially if you have gas or reflux), or enjoy sipping as a tea throughout the day. Cleanses, increases digestive fire, aids in pleasurable post-meal experience.
#5 Pumpkin Pie Spice
There’s a reason our grandma’s made spiced pumpkin pie during winter. This flavorful addition to our favorite holiday treats is a powerhouse PACKED with anti-viral, circulatory, inflammatory, and digestive support. I put it in EVERYTHING from oatmeal to curries, and it’s lovely on toasted nuts and seeds with a pinch of salt. I even sneak it into my toddler’s nighttime milk. Anti-viral, helps cold hands and feet, reduces inflammation, increases digestive fire and nutritional uptake, lowers glucose levels, improves sleep.
